Originally posted by LowRedMoon
As preamps go, I think the Bottlehead (Extended) Foreplay would be a good bet for around $400, but I don't like the fact that I'm not forced to learn things in order to build it - the amp is already planned and laid out. That idea really turns me off. I've always been one for steep learning curves and the associated satisfaction that follows earned success. Yeah. I have problems.

I've been sourcing power transformers for mono versions of this amp.
Here's what I've found to be adequate. Please tell me if there are any known disadvantages to using smaller transformers instead of one large one.

I have made a world audio kit kel34 and it sucked. Anyway, Ive never heard another valve amp so I want to build good one to decide if I like valve amps or not.
Thing is I cant find any where in NZ or Aussie where I can find good quality transformers. Do you have any suggestions where I can find good transformers?